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EMZ 9041

2013 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,718 mi
Last recorded136,718 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 BMW 11864,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMZ 9041
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 136,718 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Fail 3 Dec 2025 136,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appears close to wear sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Pass 3 Jan 2025 115,802 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2024 115,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective moisture on inside of lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 105,581 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 98,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 81,730 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 76,246 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perrishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 76,246 miles

Emissions not tested Crankcase breather pipe split and fumes entering the cabin (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perrishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Crankcase breather pipe split!!!

Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,834 miles

TPMS light lit

Pass 10 Sep 2018 61,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5mm

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 61,861 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre 2.5mm

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 57,465 miles

2x child seats fitted in rear

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2017 57,465 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

2x child seats fitted in rear

emissions 0.00

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2016 49,110 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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EMZ 9041 is a 2013 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 64,054 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMZ 9041, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMZ 9041 registered?

EMZ 9041 is a 2013 BMW 118, first registered on 27 September 2013.

Is EMZ 9041 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMZ 9041 shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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